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Steve Stites, MD, executive vice president, clinical affairs and chief medical officer of The University of Kansas Health System, interviews physicians and leaders about advances in healthcare and current affairs.

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A routine bike ride along Missouri's Katy Trail turned catastrophic when Nate Prater crashed into a truck and suffered a rare Le Fort IV fracture — a severe facial injury that separated his upper jaw from the base of his skull. Doctors at The Univers... more

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Lester McKinzy was working construction and spending long days on his feet when a rare disorder suddenly changed everything. What started as weakness, numbness and trouble walking eventually left him wheelchair bound as doctors searched for answers. ... more

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Cancer screenings can save lives, but the right screening plan can change as we age. In this episode of The University of Kansas Health System Open Mics, Dr. Steve Stites talks with geriatric medicine specialist Dr. Jessica Kalender-Rich and clinical... more

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Some people with cystic fibrosis have seen life-changing results from Trikafta, but not every patient responds to the treatment. The University of Kansas Health System looks at the research helping the group of CF patients who have been left behind b... more

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Nate Prater
Patient and trauma survivor who discusses his recovery
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Episode: Severe Facial Trauma Couldn't Stop Him: One Patient's Remarkable Recovery
Lester McKinzy
Patient with POEMS syndrome and recovery story
Episode: From Wheelchair to Walking: Lester's Recovery from POEMS Syndrome
Jason White
CF patient and trial participant
Episode: Cystic Fibrosis Research: Helping Patients Who Don't Respond to Trikafta
Dr. Brian Beaver
Emergency Medicine Specialist
University of Kansas Health System
Episode: World Cup KC: How Our Hospitals are Preparing for 650,000 Visitors
Dr. Dana Hockinson
Medical Director of Infection Prevention Control
University of Kansas Health System
Episode: World Cup KC: How Our Hospitals are Preparing for 650,000 Visitors
Dr. Kirk McCullough
FIFA Venue Medical Officer, Orthopedic Specialist
Kansas City Orthopedic Institute
Episode: World Cup KC: How Our Hospitals are Preparing for 650,000 Visitors
Andy Marshall
Health Systems Emergency Preparedness Manager
Health Systems
Episode: World Cup KC: How Our Hospitals are Preparing for 650,000 Visitors
Adam Oberding
Senior Director of Nursing
University of Kansas Health System
Episode: World Cup KC: How Our Hospitals are Preparing for 650,000 Visitors
Amanda Fiddle Die
Stroke survivor and patient featured on the episode
University of Kansas Health System stroke clinic
Episode: Special Clinic for Young Stroke Patients

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Steve Stites
Host of Open Mics with Dr. Stites.
Shawn Coomer
Host of Open Mics with Dr. Stites.
Alexis Del Cid
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Special Clinic for Young Stroke Patients
Q: Is this like a stroke an older person can get, and it's just happening earlier, or are there differences when it happens in a younger person?
In younger patients, especially with conditions like fibromuscular dysplasia, the causes and progression differ from typical elder strokes, and outcomes depend heavily on rapid treatment and a strong, multidisciplinary support system.
AI in healthcare
Q: Does the AI software just record, or does it also highlight when it might have gotten something wrong?
The system uses learning-based stages (pre-training, post-training, and reasoning) to highlight key information, but it is still an assistant that requires physician verification and editing to ensure accuracy and privacy.
Sickle Cell Patient treated with gene therapy, Lyfgenia
Q: What makes these gene therapies easier on patients compared to traditional bone marrow transplants?
Engineered gene therapies use the patient's own stem cells, reducing the risk of rejection and long-term complications like graft-versus-host disease, and they avoid donor matching issues inherent to bone marrow transplants.
Improved Cancer Care in the Northland
Q: Will patients see a change in the way their care is organized with the new locations?
Care remains highly coordinated through our cancer center, with many providers covering multiple sites to ensure seamless access, while still allowing patients to see their preferred providers closer to home.
Improved Cancer Care in the Northland
Q: What do you want the big takeaway to be today?
The big takeaway is that expanding to three Northland locations enables us to deliver a full spectrum of cancer care—prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and survivorship—closer to where patients live, with coordinated, high-quality care across all sites.

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What is Open Mics with Dr. Stites about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-system focused interview series that pairs clinicians, administrators, and researchers with leaders to discuss advances in medicine, patient care, and health policy. Across episodes, conversations frequently center on multidisciplinary care, hospital operations, public health planning, and the practical implications of new technologies and treatment approaches. Notable throughlines include real-world clinical insights from physicians, strategic perspectives on large-scale health events (such as mass gatherings and infection control), and patient-centered stories that frame how innovations translate into everyday care. The show often features expert guests from academia and health systems, giving listeners practical takeaways for cl... more

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2. Lester McKinzy
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4. Dr. Brian Beaver
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